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Colors of India

by: Maura Hibbitts
October 19, 2017

I recently returned from a trip to India, feeling so inspired by the array of vibrant, rich colors I saw everywhere, that I wanted to create my own “patchwork” of colors. I had a wonderful adventure, delving into the arts and crafts of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The fabrics and textiles are especially beautiful, and I learned how to do Kantha embroidery, and have added that detail onto my canvas, as well as the glitter of gold and gems. I was blessed to travel to this wonderful land of contrasts and beauty, and meet so many special people...my karma must be good!

Items needed :

DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics - Green Gold
DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics - Quinacridone Gold
DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics - Pyrrole Orange
DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics - Diarylide Yellow
DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics - Primary Magenta
DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics - Quinacridone Red
DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics - Cerulean Blue
DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics - Cadmium Red Hue
Americana Acrylics 2oz - Cadmium Yellow
Americana Premium Acrylics - Yellow Green Light
Americana Premium Acrylics - Cadmium Orange Hue
Americana Premium Acrylics - Quinacridone Magenta
Americana Premium Acrylics - Ultramine Blue
Metallic Lustre 1oz - Gold Rush
Dazzling Metallics 2oz - Glorious Gold
Glamour Dust Glitter (Liquid Glitter Paint) 2oz - Gold Glitz
Andy Skinner Stencils 8x8 - Fossil
Andy Skinner Stencils 12x3 - Bubbles
Andy Skinner Stencils 12x3 - Shedded
Andy Skinner Stencils 6x6 - Whirlpool
Andy Skinner Stencils 6x6 - Baroque
Carabelle Studio "There are always flowers" stamps
Carabelle Studio "Gotta love diamonds" stamps
Simon Says Stamp Henna Patterns
8" by 10" Canvas
Assorted Brushes
Brayer
Bubblewrap
Grey Archival Ink
Neocolor II White Crayon
Beacon 3-in-1 Glue
Cosmic Shimmer Gilding Flakes - Harvest Moon
Cosmic Shimmer Flake and Glitter Glue
Gemstones
Ribbons and Braid
Scor Tape
Scissors
Heat Tool

Instructions :

Sketch shapes with pencil onto canvas to create a “patchwork” design. Fill in each block with bright colors using the Americana Premium acrylics.

Create the next layer with stencils and Fluid Acrylics. Dab paint on with sponge to create a tone on tone effect.

Stamp designs with archival ink into the color block areas, varying the designs. The idea is to make it look like different pieces of fabric.

Add gold highlights. Use Metallic Gold paint and a brayer to roll the paint on to a piece of bubblewrap. Press the bubble wrap over the entire canvas. Also, apply gold paint to the henna stamps to add another layer of gold into some of the sections.

Add a glittery gold frame to the canvas using Metallic Lustre, Gilding Flakes and Glamour Dust.

Apply colorful ribbons and gems around each color block using adhesive. Finally, apply the braid around the entire canvas.

Add faux stitching to a few sections to represent the traditional Kantha embroidery, using a white Neocolor II crayon.

Color brings me joy, and this definitely drew me to India! I am so happy to share my first art interpretation of my trip with you!

Be sure to visit TwoCraftingSisters for more projects and to learn more about Maura Hibbitts.

Comments

The colours are amazing. It does look like something you got from India. Great job! Mona http://www.artbymona.ca

Art by Mona

October 19, 2017

Wow, this is a beautiful project! Your canvas reminds me of 2 pillows we brought back from Bangkok!

Catherine

October 19, 2017

This reminds me of the old antigue 'crazy quilts' - they were so lovely. AND SO IS YOURS Maura!! This looks like such fun. Makes me want to pull out some DecoArt Media colors and get going. Love all your use of color and designs to make such a BRILLIANTLY SPECTACULAR creation. Xj.

Joi@RR

October 20, 2017